We all know how fast children grow, It was when my four were little I realised they were  outgrowing their clothes before they were outworn and I started passing things down from child to child, one to get to see the cute outfits again and again and two, it made my money go further, a no brainer! But shopping preloved wasn’t so accessible then. Fast forward 10 years and I now own the UK’s largest preloved children’s store, stocking over 4000 lines. ‘Show off!’ I hear you cry. Whats great about that? Well it means you are more likely to find what you are after. You get dozens of brands all under one roof. You can shop for multiple children in one place with one postage cost keeping your carbon footprint to a minimum. And you are supporting another mum! Sustainability is key at the moment & fashion is one of the worlds biggest polluters. 350,000 tonnes, that’s around £140 million worth of used but still wearable clothing goes to landfill in the UK every year. This equates to more than 30% of our unwanted clothing currently goes to landfill. I could go on with facts and figures but the truth is, it’s all rather depressing. One thing is for sure though, fast fashion will kill the planet! With that in mind here’s 3 sustainable fashion tips for all the family 1. Invest in quality clothes This goes for if you are shopping new or preloved, you know the saying - ‘you get what you pay for’ Opt for natural fibres that wear better, the garments look better and they can be passed on, and still look great time and time again.   2. Rethink your washing habits. 25% of a garment’s carbon footprint comes from the way it’s cared for. So wash less, is it really dirty? Also wash at lower temperatures. Washing less and at lower temperatures reduces the energy and water used and extends a garment’s lifespan by gently preserving fabrics. Lower temperatures will also help maintain the shape and colour of your clothes. 3. Recycling It’s suggested that extending a garment’s life by just nine